His situation at the park – the largest theme park in South Korea – has been criticised by some animal welfare groups, who have urged park owner Samsung to either move him or build him a larger enclosure.

A spokesman from Everland said: “We are delighted Tongki will be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement in his new home at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

“The rolling terrain, lakes and four new polar friends are sure to keep him busy.”

Victor arrived at the Doncaster park in August 2014 having retired from the European breeding programme after siring 10 cubs.

Pixel came later from the Netherlands, Nissan came from Moscow and Nobby from Munich.

They live in a specially built 10-acre reserve which includes a number of lakes, including one which is 8m deep.

In December, a youngster called Hamish became the first polar bear to be born in the UK in 25 years at the Highland Wildlife Park, near Kingussie, Scotland.